Mr Hayward claims that animals pick up a vibe from those around them and said that music and talking can play a key role in an animal’s wellbeing.

“When the band isn’t here we have music on all the time coming from the tractors or my truck,” he commented.

“This creates a great working environment for the stockmen too as it’s really important to be relaxed and calm around farm animals. I chat away to my breeding sows all the time although the piglets don’t seem to want to stay still for long enough to listen.”

Mr Hayward’s claims have been backed up by the RSPCA, which said that while it may seem peculiar, conversing with animals is a worthwhile exercise.